Yun Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Chinese
Gender Distribution:
25% Masculine / 75% Feminine
Meaning:
Yun means 'cloud' in Chinese and can also mean 'smooth' or 'shine' in Korean.
Meaning of the Name Yun
Yun is a unisex name of Chinese origin. It is derived from the word 'yun' which means 'cloud' in Chinese. The name is often associated with tranquility, flexibility, and freedom like a cloud. It is also a common last name in China and can be found in many Chinese historical figures' names. Yun can also be a variant of the Korean name 'Yoon' which means 'smooth' or 'shine'.
Popularity of the Name Yun
The popularity for the name Yun peaked in popularity in the year 1980 with 9 births, which ranked number 10,922 out of 17,729 unique names for that year. Yun had the most female births in 1980 with 9, which ranked number 6,789 out of 12,163 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1985 with 6, which ranked number 5,785 out of 7,588 male names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Yun
Popularity of Yun by State
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